South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.
The Harmony Hall Centre for Seniors program of SRCHC empowers and connects seniors 55+ by delivering transportation, recreational and support services in East Toronto. Services are provided in Bengali, Chinese, English and Tamil.
Pending funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program with Employment and Social Development Canada, the Harmony Hall Centre for Seniors program is looking to fill five (5) summer youth positions as follows:
• Community Worker – Bengali
• Community Worker – Chinese
• Community Worker – English
• Community Worker – Tamil
• Community Worker – CFC Program
These positions are expected to work onsite.
Please submit your cover letter and resume only if you qualify under the Canada Summer Jobs program. (See below for qualification criteria).
General responsibilities for all positions:
• Assist with the promotion, implementation and maintenance of programs and activities
• Assist with SRCHC’s client survey; connect with clients via phone, social medial, Zoom or other virtual platforms; engage with clients accessing services; collection and analyzing of qualitative data, reporting
• Provide administrative support to staff and projects e.g. data entry
• Support development and updating of program resource list
• Assist with the development of promotional materials including newsletters and flyers
• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the Centre
• All other duties as required
Additional responsibilities specific to Community Worker – Bengali/Chinese/English/Tamil:
• Work with the specific language program at Harmony Hall Centre for Seniors
• Support Program Facilitator with collecting and maintaining activity records and statistics
• Assist with work involving food access and Seniors congregate dining, i.e. participating with meal preparation, meal program distribution
Additional responsibilities specific to Community Worker – CFC Program:
• Assist in the development and delivery of food access plans and programs, and programming focused on food security
• Assist with work involving food access, i.e. participating with meal preparation, meal program distribution and the weekly Good Food Market
• Contact and liaise with community members to promote, support and assist with the community gardens
Qualifications:
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Post-secondary education preferred, in the field of social work, social service, or health-related studies
• Ability to speak in the language for the specific program (i.e. Bengali, Cantonese or Mandarin, English, Tamil) as required to assist in day-to-day programming
• Ability to read and write in the language for the specific program is an asset
• Strong research, evaluation and analysis skills
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in community health and working with marginalized groups
• Interest in food security and food access
• Ability to work in a team environment with diverse communities
• Respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others
• Police clearance documentation will be required for employment
• Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employment
The deadline for applicants is Monday, March 31, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Please mail in your cover letter and resume in confidence to:
The Hiring Committee – Harmony Hall Summer Position
South Riverdale Community Health Centre
955 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M4M 3P3
Or by email to: [email protected]
Please enter “Harmony Hall Summer Position” in the subject line of your email.
Please clearly indicate the specific position(s) you are applying for in your cover letter.
No faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
SRCHC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
SRCHC is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SRCHC encourages applicants who are racialized (IBPOC) and/or applicants who face any barriers as a result of systemic discrimination to apply for this position.
SRCHC encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.